Understanding Contemporary Chicana Literature (Understanding American Literature)
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| Rating | : | 4.35 (796 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 157003379X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
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In addition to offering insights into the works of these women, Madsen (English, South Bank Univ., U.K.) details the history and motives behind "the Chicana Renaissance," a literary movement emerging from the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. This book should engage students and anyone interested in contemporary social and gender issues, themes of women and environment, and new literary norms. She shows how the Chicana is abandoned in the split between mainstream feminism and the male-dominated minority movements that, according to Madsen, have ignored the social problems of the minority female. Madsen distinguishes the social and political concerns of Chicanas from those of Chicanos, other minority males, and "Anglo" feminists. Evers, Sacramento P.L., CA Copyright 2001 Reed Business
Deborah L. . Madsen is a professor of English at South Bank University in London
Exploring the work of six notable authors, this text reveals characteristic themes, images and stylistic devices that make contemporary Chicana writing a vibrant and innovative part of a burgeoning Latina creativity.
Midwest Book Review said The works of six notable Chicana authors. Understanding Contemporary Chicana Literature uses the works of six notable Chicana authors to reveal common themes, images and concerns which make their writing part of a larger growing Latina community of work. Prose, novels, poetry and short works of Bernize Zamora, A. BuffyG said inspirtation writing for all audiences not just chicanas.. we don't have access to enough of these types of books. as an aspiring writer stories that are familiar motivate me to write on my life experience. quick easy read.